Sr Design Engineer

Metasys Technologies; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metasys Technologies in the United States seeks a Senior Analog Design Engineer to lead development of RF and analog hardware for high-reliability applications across aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical sectors.

This hands-on technical leadership role will architect, design, test, and transition complex circuits from concept to production, mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in analog and RF hardware design.
• Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, test, and transition RF/analog hardware from concept to production.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Interface with customers to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Analog & RF design

Mixed-signal electronics

RF system design (MHz–GHz)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Microwave Office

HFSS

LTspice

Altium Designer

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Analog Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced electronic hardware supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and other high-reliability applications.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for architecting, designing, testing, and transitioning sophisticated analog and RF hardware from concept through production. The ideal candidate is an expert in RF and analog circuit design who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and working directly with customers to deliver innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience designing analog and RF electronic hardware.

Strong expertise in:

• Mixed-signal electronics
• Experience designing RF systems operating from MHz through multi-GHz frequencies.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and simulation tools such as:
• Keysight ADS
• Microwave Office
• HFSS
• LTspice
• Altium Designer (or similar PCB CAD software)

Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment including:

• Spectrum analyzers
• Signal generators
• Strong understanding of controlled impedance PCB design and RF material selection.
• Experience developing products for regulated or harsh operating environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written, verbal, and customer-facing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing electronics for aerospace, defense, medical, or other high-reliability industries.

Familiarity with:

• Hermetic packaging
• LTCC technology
• RF modules
• Hybrid electronics
• Software Defined Radios (SDR)
• Radar systems
• Wireless communications equipment
• Microwave systems
• Phased array technologies
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance standards and mitigation techniques.